Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB30F
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Introduced May 2011
- Refreshed by Nikon P310
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Released January 2013
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Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe P300 was announced 19 months earlier than the WB30F making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the P300 grades vs the WB30F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Samsung WB30F. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Samsung WB30F
| P300 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Nikon P300
| WB30F | P300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | May 2011 | More recent by 19 months |
Common features in the Nikon P300 and Samsung WB30F
| P300 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P300 has got exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the P300 compared to the WB30F.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P300 and WB30F is 92 and 96 respectively.
Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and WB30F.
All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB30F to give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older P300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P300 | Samsung WB30F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix P300 | Samsung WB30F |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-05-31 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.50 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 189g (0.42 lbs) | 128g (0.28 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 images | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $500 | $180 |